English Literature – Poetry ☆ Thoonth –The Tree Stump ☆ Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM

Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM

(We are extremely thankful to Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi Ji for sharing his literary and artworks with e-abhivyakti.  An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Capt. Pravin has served the country at national as well international level in various fronts. Presently, working as Senior Advisor, C-DAC in Artificial Intelligence and HPC Group; and involved in various national-level projects.

We present an English Version of Shri Sanjay Bhardwj’s Hindi Poetry “ठूंठ” published previously as☆ संजय दृष्टि  – ठूँठ ☆  We extend our heartiest thanks to Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi Ji for this beautiful translation.)

☆ Thoonth –the Tree Stump☆

 

Every tree stump

can grow

Green shoots

Innocent sprouts

Blossoming buds

Rainbow hues flowers,

With chirping birds

perched on them…

All it needs

A little manure

A little water

And plenty of love…

 

*Similarly*

Every person desires

An assuring pat on the back,

Soothing delectable fingers,

Soulful affectionate  eyes,

And, encouraging words,

Everyone has his own definite role…

You all stick together *In drive to green*  the stumps

And I will make sure

*No one ever becomes a* stump.